2/9/15

The Suggestion Box

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Way back at the dawn of the Internet, I set up a hotmail account just for shopping emails. I still use it to this day, but I feel like lately it's just become my Suggestion Box where retailers just send me shopping and outfit suggestions.

Sometimes it's the, "Did You Forget Something?" email for things I saved in my shopping cart (no, I didn't forget...I just can't afford it right now!). Other times it's something totally unexpected like this:

The caption says, "Trust us, this would look good on you. We saw this and thought of you." I'm not sure whether to be flattered or freaked out because I already have this sweater. And I like it a lot, but thank you for saying I look good in it!

I think I've talked about this brunch outfit suggestion half a dozen times here, and I'm getting closer to completing the exact look. I needed it from the second it landed in my inbox (because I like brunch, of course). I finally got the right cardigan, and now the only piece evading me are those perfect pointed-toe leopard flats.

I'm also digging their "Sunday Style" suggestion since most Sundays you can find me on-the-go in Converse. I thought the scuba leggings and military jacket were a nice touch to give it a little more edge than just jeans and a hoodie.

Obviously I take a lot of suggestions from Express, but there are some other retailers who have suggestions, too. I took a closer look at Piperlime's Date Night Outfit suggestion:

And I thought it was a fairly good option (albeit very expensive), but maybe because it mirrors my own date night outfit of blazer, top, jeans. (Although I prefer heels over flats for a night out, and my outfits are way more affordable.)

Sometimes I stumble onto an outfit combination that I just really like. The shoes, accessories...everything works. As much as I talk about versatile pieces sometimes I just don't want to have to start the creation process all over again! So I take a tip from The Gap and repeat my outfit head-to-toe. I usually share my #OOTD on Instagram but if I skip a day here and there, it usually means I'm wearing something exactly the way I wore it last time!

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This was such a great idea for a post! I always get those emails too...my inbox is usually overflowing with them. haha! I would say half of them are the "oops..did you forget this item" because I do a lot of "window shopping" online even though I can't afford to buy anything. lol! I love all of your inspiration outfits above too!

I got those e-mails all the time, and sometimes it's annoying. I love your blazers, the white one is so classic and the fitting is amazing! Great post, Gina. Have a great week! :)-TatianaWe Shop in Heels

Ahhh Express sends way too many e-mails but the London Striped Sweater and Marled Gray Cardigan are too good to pass up. Love your simple but chic styling of them. Thanks for another Manic Monday, Gina!!

Yes, I wish Express had made their gold bar pendant in a silver version, too! I would have just purchased that instead! I really did not want to spend that much for the S&D version. But I do use them both a lot so I guess I'm getting my money's worth.

Loving the marled cardigan and the military jacket with the scuba's and converse!! And I'm with you on the whole repeat thing... #ootd have been slacking for me lately for this very reason...glad it's not just me ;-)Kellie @ www.ie-style.com

Sometimes it's shocking to see how smart the internet knowledge got, these companies have so much info on our likes/searches etc. I am still surprised when I see an item I recently checked out appear as an ad next to an article I read online haha. Love your "Did you forget something in your cart" comment. :-)) The Brunch look, and Sunday Style outfit are perfectly casual. Have a great Monday dear! XOXO, Elif

Those pesky emails! They make me shop all the time. Every once in a while I unsubscribe so that it isn't a constant reminder that my shopping bag is calling my name (like I need an email for that! lol). I love how you can totally recreate the stock photos from your wardrobe. Amazing! xoMarianne www.goodgirlgoneglam.com

I am not surprised one bit that Express knows what you like and how you like it!! You nail every single inspiration!!! I am glad though most of my shopping emails go into the promotional folder and unless something really catches my eyes, they get deleted, I really do not need a reminder everyday to shop. It gets very annoying!!

These are a great alternative for inspiration, I never really paid much attention the 'looks' in my inbox more so the subject matter of SALE! Thank you Gina! I think your date night looks are much cuter as well :)

Thanks Noelle! It was good! (It was an Express "After Hours Shopping Party" for anyone reading this and wondering!) I am planning to post a recap of it in my Friday post for those who might be interested!

You look great in all of these looks- I loving that Express sent you an email for the London sweater you already owned. Girl, they KNOW you! :) The scuba leggings + utility jacket is another super cute outfit- need to recreate this!

Anyhoo, I found your blog through a fellow blogger, and just thought I'd drop by and say hi! It would totally make my day if you did the same - or better yet! - keep in touch! <3 - www.domesticgeekgirl.com

Ugh! I hate the "did you leave something in your cart" emails. They must get a lot of business that way because every store is doing it now. Don't they know I like to virtual shop and that I have no intention of buying everything I am just conserding?? Geesh! I am really loving the date night outfits. That is one thing I need to beef up in my wardrobe- structured jackets.